Skeem Saam

Skeem Saam is a South African soap opera created by Winnie Serite, broadcast on SABC1 since 2011.[1][2] The show is set in Johannesburg and Turfloop. It rose to fame since it arrived, competing with Generations. A majority youth-centered show, Skeem Saam is an SABC Education production. It has been running for 10 seasons. In January 2021, the SABC announced that the show would go on a production break starting from 1 March 2021 due to a massive decline in viewership.[3]

Skeem Saam
GenreDrama
Created byWinnie Serite
Written bySebabatso Mofokeng, Lunga John Radebe, Kgomotso Aphane, Tsale Makam, Sinethemba Keleku, Thulani Cekiso, Tshego Monaisa, Lorato Phefo, Zola Hlungwani, Andries Mahlatse Banda
Starring
  • Clement Maosa
  • Cornet Mamabolo
  • Patrick Seleka
  • Amanda Du-Pont
  • Harriet Manamela
  • Africa Tsoai
  • Dieketseng Mnisi
  • Mogau Motlatshwi
  • Shoki Mmola
  • Putla Sehlapelo
  • Eric Macheru
  • Cedric Fourie
  • Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila
  • Masilo Magoro
  • Elizabeth Serunye
  • Lydia Mokgokoloshi
  • Lerato Marabe
  • Rethabile Mothapo
  • Tshepo Senatle
  • Vusi Leremi
  • Amanda Manku
  • Skhumbuzo Mbatha
  • Oratile Maitisa
  • Makgofe Moagi
  • Thabo Mkhabela
  • Bongani Madondo
  • Arthur Molepo
  • Matthews Manamela
Theme music composerTuks Senganga
Opening theme"Bona Fela" by Tuks
Ending theme"Bona Fela" by Tuks
Country of originSouth Africa
Original languagesSepedi, English & Zulu
No. of seasons10
No. of episodes2, 350 (as of 30 July 2021)
Production
Executive producerWinnie Serite
ProducerDebbie Strumpher
Production locationsTurfloop, Johannesburg
Running time24 minutes
Production companyPEU Communication Solutions
DistributorSABC
Release
Original networkSABC1
Picture formatHDTV
Original release2011 (2011) –
present
External links
Website

Plot

The story follows the lives of the residents of Turfloop who face daily trials and tribulations as they climb the ladder to success. It also follows the lives of the rich in Johannesburg and how they handle the challenges they face in their businesses and also follows the lives of the rich and poor staying in Turfloop

Cast
Actor Role
Clement Maosa Zamokuhle Seakamela
Cornet Mamabolo Thabo Maputla
Patrick Seleka Katlego Peterson
Amanda Du-Pont Nompumelelo Mthiyane
Africa Tsoai John Maputla
Harriet Manamela Meikie Maputla
Eric Macheru Leeto Maputla
Dieketseng Mnisi MaNtuli Seakamela
Shoki Mmola Celia Magongwa
Mogau Motlhatswi Mapitsi Magongwa
Masilo Magoro Charles Kunutu
Lydia Mokgokoloshi Koko Mantsha
Lerato Marabe Pretty Seakamela
Molefi Monaisa Wallet Rakau
Putla Sehlapelo Alfred Magongwa
Makgofe Moagi Charity Ramabu
Skhumbuzo Mbatha Mpho Manaka
Elizabeth Serunye Principal Thobagale
Cedric Fourie Lehasa Maphosa
Thabo Mkhabela Leshole
Amanda Manku Lizzy
Vusi Leremi Clement Letsoalo
Bongani Madondo Sifiso Ntuli
Tshepo Senatle Koloi Shivambo
Phophi Ratlabala Cindy Khuzwayo
Inocent Sadiki Sthoko Seakamela
Sebasa Mohale Doctor Hlongwane
Patrick Bokaba Bopape
Authors Molepo Captain Malebana
Oratilwe Maitisa Eunice Nkadimeng
Oupa Manamela Babeile
LizzVan Deventer Candice
Tebogo Modisane Alfios
Pebetsi Matlala Mokgadi
Clevy Sekhala Dennis
Aubrey Makola Ramashala
Luyolo Zitha Mfundo
Keamogetswe Leburu Bonhle
Nozipho Langa Glenda Mogotsi
Lebohang Elephant MR Kgomo
Lebohang Chidi Carol
Mbali Mavimbela Nothile Mavimbela

Previous cast

Charles Maja as "Big Boy Mabitsela"[4]

References
  1. Zack, "Skeem Saam Actors and Actresses", 10 November 2015
  2. "skeem_saam", 12 April 2020
  3. "Skeem Saam loses millions of viewers!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  4. "Skeem Saam loses millions of viewers!".


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